Scam callers hitting Hermiston, Boardman, Irrigon utility customers
News release from Umatilla Electric:
We heard that the scammers are back once again! And the area that has been affected lately is Boardman and...
Umatilla Chili Cook-off Return This Friday
Bring your taste buds and antacids to Umatilla High School on Friday for the 16th annual Umatilla Chili Cook-off, where audience votes will determine...
Forecast Calls for Freezing Fog, Maybe Snow
The Hermiston area might get a little snow today, but then again, it might not.
The National Weather Service is forecasting a “wintry mix” of...
Swarat Makes Dean's List at NNU
Kayla Swarat of Hermiston made the Dean's List for the fall term at Northwest Nazarene University in Nampa, Idaho.
Swarat, a 2013 graduate of Hermiston...
Free Tax Help Available in Boardman
Leann Rea and AARP will be offering free tax preparation for the Boardman Community.
Call the Boardman Chamber of Commerce to make an appointment from...
Public Invited to Boardman July 4th Meeting
Deanna Camp and the staff at the Boardman Chamber of Commerce will hold a planning meeting on Feb. 13 to prepare for the 2014...
Echo Winery to Hold Masquerade Ball Feb. 1
The Sno Road Winery in Echo will hold a masquerade ball and formal dinner party at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1.
Margret Mayer and...
Boardman RV Park to Hold Open House
The Driftwood RV Park & Resort in Boardman will hold an open house from 6 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 26.
The public is...
Tickets Available for Boardman Awards Banquet
Tickets are on sale for the Boardman Chamber of Commerce’s 24th annual Citizen’s Award Banquet.
The event will be held at the Port of Morrow...
Group Wants to Bring Immigration Play to Hermiston
A Portland theater group wants to bring a play about immigration to Hermiston, but $1,500 needs to be raised and a location needs to...
Hermiston Honors King with Peace March
On a chilly day under an overcast sky, dozens of Hermiston residents joined together Monday to take part in the annual Martin Luther King...
OSP Investigating Diesel Fuel Thefts
The Oregon State Police is seeking information and asking to speak to possible victims related to an investigation into the theft of diesel fuel...
La Grande Businessman Seeks House Seat
La Grande businessman Greg Barreto has announced his candidacy for state representative in House District 58.
Barreto, owner of Barreto Manufacturing, said his focus will...
New Streetlights to Be Installed in McNary
Dark and stormy nights may be good for mystery novels, but it’s not good for the hotel business.
The owners of the former Desert River...
Young Writers Encouraged to Enter Contest
Young writers are invited to enter works of poetry, short fiction, or creative nonfiction in the 2014 Eastern Oregon Youth Writing Contest is looking...
Givens Seeks Third Term as Commissioner
Umatilla County Commissioner Larry Givens has announced he plans to seek a third term.
Givens, who was first elected in 2006, said the county faces...
Hansell to Speak at Chamber Luncheon
State Sen. Bill Hansell will be the guest speaker at the Hermiston Chamber of Commerce’s Business to Business Luncheon on Tuesday, Jan. 28.
The luncheon,...
Water Coalition to Meet in Hermiston on Jan. 28
The Oregon Water Coalition will hold its annual meeting at the Hermiston Conference Center on Tuesday, Jan. 28.
The meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. Speakers...
Good Shepherd Nurses Complete SANE Training
Five Good Shepherd Medical Center nurses have completed training as Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs) as part of Oregon’s Sexual Assault Task Force (SATF).
The...
Tickets on Sale for Chamber Awards Banquet
Tickets are on sale for the 41st annual Hermiston Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Citizens Awards Banquet.
The banquet will be held at the Hermiston Conference...
